Given the change in seasons, and with recent cold temps indicating that winter weather is soon upon us, homeowners may want to follow some home maintenance suggestions, provided by the Big Bear Valley Contractors Association. In the fall, the following are recommended: check and seal windows, upgrade to a programmable thermostat, close critter entrances, shut off hose bibs, … [Read more...] about Is Your Home Ready for the Winter Season? Local Contractors Offer Seasonal Suggestions
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Hit the Slopes: Big Bear Mountain Resorts Offer Snowboarding, Skiing, Golfing and Mountain Biking This Weekend
Big Bear Mountain Resorts will have a full slate of recreational activities available this weekend and, in exciting news for skiers and snowboarders, Bear Mountain will be open as of tomorrow morning! Given this week’s cooler temps and the opportunity to blow snow, Bear Mountain Resort will open chair 5 and Central Park, which will have a half-dozen features ready for riders, … [Read more...] about Hit the Slopes: Big Bear Mountain Resorts Offer Snowboarding, Skiing, Golfing and Mountain Biking This Weekend
Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
In anticipation of snow season, and bearing in mind the severe snows of last season, the City of Big Bear Lake is preparing a policy for overnight parking when snow conditions are in effect. As explained by City Manager Jeff Mathieu at the October 26 City Council meeting, “This is a resource to mitigate the towing of cars. It’s a courtesy we’re trying to provide our second … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake City Council Considers Policy for Overnight Parking During Snow Conditions
Let There Be Snow! Big Bear Mountain Resorts Begin Snowmaking, With Hopes of Opening in “the Near Future”
Local temperatures dropped below 20 degrees last night and, given the cold factor, Big Bear Mountain Resorts did their first round of snowmaking for the 2009-2010 ski season. As of last night, snowmaking at Bear Mountain was done on upper Park Run, as well as Expressway and Central Park. If cold nights continue, Bear Mountain will be open in the near future, maybe even this … [Read more...] about Let There Be Snow! Big Bear Mountain Resorts Begin Snowmaking, With Hopes of Opening in “the Near Future”
High Wind Warning for Our Area Today; Gusts Up to 60mph Possible This Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area, which will be in effect for the San Bernardino mountains and surrounding deserts from 11am this morning through 10pm tonight (October 27). We can expect southwest to west winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour, with gusts to 60 miles per hour this afternoon through early evening. This High Wind Warning for … [Read more...] about High Wind Warning for Our Area Today; Gusts Up to 60mph Possible This Afternoon